Fish and Wildlife Program Manager

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

Paid time off

Overtime

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Wellness program

Training and career development

Deferred compensation (401K)

Employee discounts on electronics and,

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources seeks a Fish and Wildlife Program Manager to lead statewide capital improvement projects. You will oversee staff, assist with budgeting, and guide engineering and construction activities within the agency.

The role emphasizes compliance, project planning, and coordination with the Finance Cabinet, with a focus on capital procurement and program management throughout the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field as listed in the job posting.
• Five years of experience in fish and wildlife management or related areas.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Valid driver's license and maintaining required credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assist Division Director with briefing materials and budget tracking.
• Provide technical advice on engineering, construction, and maintenance issues.
• Ensure compliance with state policies and procedures.
• Assist with Capital Construction Program and permitting activities.
• Review regulations to meet permitting and purchasing requirements.

Skills

Staff management

Technical advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Fish and Wildlife Program Manager

Pay Grade 18

Salary $63,262.08 - $94,892.88 Annually

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources

Location

1 Sportsmans Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Join us in the exciting, innovative and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)!
We are seeking a motivated Fish and Wildlife Program Manager to carry out the agency's major statewide capital improvements. Experience in divisional personnel management and state-based capital procurement is preferred.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists the Division Director in the preparation of briefing materials to be used in meetings and inpreparation of the budget, and in tracking the Division's progress towards meeting its Strategic Objectives.


• Provides technical advice regarding complex engineering, construction and maintenance issues.


• Ensures staff follow all state, department and engineering guidelines, policies and procedures.


• Assists with the Division's role in the Capital Construction Program, acquisition of State and FederalPermits, and Project Management.


• Reviews and analyzes state and federal laws and regulations to ensure the agency meets all permitting and purchasing requirements.


• Coordinates the preparation of, or prepares project plans for, construction projects within the agencyand submits completed plans to the Finance Cabinet for bidding.


• Signs and reviews engineering documents.


• Works closely with the Finance Cabinet in the procurement of design professionals.


• Supervises work and personnel related to the surveying of state lands, construction of projects on statelands and management of grounds on state lands for the Department.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including:

• A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)


• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays


• Overtime and compensatory time


• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account


• Life insurance


• Retirement


• Wellness incentives program


• Training and career development opportunities


• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)


• Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological science, public relations, fish and wildlife management, law enforcement, engineering, education, recreation administration, professional accounting, marketing or related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have five years of experience in fish and wildlife management, fish and wildlife law enforcement, conservation education, engineering, professional accounting or marketing.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in the area of fish and wildlife management, fish and wildlife law enforcement or related field will substitute for the college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Considerable time will be spent outdoors working with field management personnel. Extensive travel will be required within the region and throughout the state.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kevin Rexroat at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D